April 2020 NEWSLETTER
Stay SAFE. Stay STRONG.
  


I hope you are safe and feeling well. Please know that The Empowerment Center is here to support you during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Our children and families alike have been gripped with worry because of life's recent events. April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month. In recognition of this, my team and I are joining forces to provide professional services and free resources all month long to help mitigate the effects of these tough times.

"The Coach-Therapy Solution" series will provide LIVE online coaching to help families become more resilient during this crisis. In the meantime, we have begun to shift all our programs to virtual online events so that you and your loved ones can now receive our services and activities from the safety of your home. 

We are praying for you and the families that we serve to stay resilient and #StrengthsStrong. 

Sincerely, 
Tiffany Baker, Founder of The Empowerment Center
INVEST TODAY!
Don't Let the Quarantine Stop You from Shining!
During this time of stay - at-home self-isolation, we want our youth to continue to have a safe nurturing place where they can come together...VIRTUALLY!  
Join us for Generation F.O.U.N.D.'s Take the  Screen , a virtual talent showcase! In this format, youth can share their art and talent on a LIVE video event with the FOUND Street Team as your hosts.
Interested in performing? 
Friendship Circle #VirtualSessions
Location: ZOOM Video Conference
Dates: Tuesday April 14 - Tuesday May 5
Time: 3:00-3:30pm
Regular price: $200/per month per student
Our Stay-at-Home COVID Special rate is ONLY $99 per student!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month...
Teresse Lewis, LCSW, Program Director
Did you know that, according to the CDC,  an increase in  financial and emotional stress as well as stress surrounding  physical health all make adults 3 times as likely to continue abuse or become abusive towards their children?

This April for  Child Abuse Prevention Month, learn tangible ways you can change this from being a reality for you or a someone you know. 
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Have a parenting question? 
EMAIL US with your questions and your answer may be featured in an upcoming newsletter!
MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS
It's a Great Day to Do Good!
Select "The Empowerment Center" in Temecula, CA at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate to our Youth Programs!

Do you have an organization that can aid in our efforts to help youth and families discover the best of themselves?
FEELING INSPIRED?
Have you or your youth been impacted by one of our transformative programs? 

WE'RE HERE FOR YOU NOW, MORE THAN EVER!
Join "The Coach-Therapy Solution" for FREE weekly interactive conversations providing real-life support to our families during this time of COVID-19. 
Some upcoming topics in the Quarantine Series include:
- Effective Tools for Parenting Your Special Needs Child
- Isolated in Isolation? 3 Ways to Maintain Your Mental Health
- 5 Things to Do to Preserve Your Family Relationships  While Living Together
- Conflict Management: Managing Strong Emotions
- Managing Fear and Anxiety
and much more!
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Location: Virtual Video Conference
Dates: Thursdays in April and May
Times: 4:00pm -5:00pm
PREPARED FOR YOUTH'S NEEDS






Last month our team  increased our skills by completing a  Youth Mental Health First Aid  training. We are grateful for this timely training since we've been inundated with mental health concerns with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are also glad we have a Licensed Clinical Therapist in our leadership to help assist families during this crucial time of transition. 
A special thanks to our facilitators, Dean Lesicko of Collaborative Learning Solutions and Gabriela DiGiovanni of Murrieta School District.
FOUND...Bringing Families Together
FORTIFY YOUR HOMES!

Thank you to our customers for participating in our #GoGreenGiveGreen initiative. 5% of your shopping goes to support our youth programs. 
To date, you have donated  $10,385.54  with your   purchases! 
HELPING KIDS MANAGE BIG EMOTIONS DURING COVID
We just wrapped up our first round of Friendship Circle! We have now shifted our in-person sessions to online meetings so that our children could still receive support and encouragement even during these times of self-isolation. 
Using evidenced-based curriculum, this round of Friendship Circle focused on managing strong emotions, such as anger and fear, and problem solving. 
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Would you like your kids to have support during these tough times? Friendship Circle #VirtualSessions is now open! 
Sign up today to bring your kids the social and emotional support that's needed right into your home.  
THE EMPOWERMENT CENTER
The Empowerment Center
Growing Individuals...Impacting Future Generations 
 
Mission Statement
Our goal is to help youth and families develop the resilience necessary to overcome challenges, discover the best of themselves and create healthier, happier patterns of living .  
 
Our Belief
At  TEC, we have the strong belief that if an individual is given the tools to know better,  they will ultimately do better.  When people make beneficial changes in their own lives, it doesn't just impact them, but also their families, communities, and future generations to come.
The Empowerment Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
27262 Via Industria Temecula, CA 92592 | 951-514-2939 | info@theempowermentcenterintl.com